Applebee's Teamed Up With a Cult-Favorite Tequila Brand for 2 New Summer Drinks
Summer is nearly here, and if you're still looking for ways to kick weekend plans off right, Applebee's has just the thing to get you into the seasonal mood. In tandem with a limited new $16 all-you-can-eat promotion, the popular restaurant chain is turning the vibes up a notch by teaming up with none other than famous tequila brand Don Julio.
Starting this week, Applebee's is introducing two new beverages said to "transport guests to the ultimate neighborhood pool party." Mixed with Don Julio and bursting with sweet, tropical flavors, the cocktails are perfect for the margarita lovers of the group and ready to amplify your summer experience with quintessential flavors of the season.
Applebee's Releases Poolio with Don Julio Margarita Cocktails
It wouldn't be a proper summer experience without unleashing a world of tropical flavors on your taste buds, and Applebee's is hitting the ground running with this delicious new cocktail lineup. For just $14, guests can order "Poolio with Don Julio," a new duo of margaritas expertly mixed to be your next go-to sip of the summer. Available both in-store and for to-go orders, this is one limited-time release you won't want to miss.
"Delicious, refreshing and packed with premium spirits, guests can enjoy a special poolside escape, where every sip feels like a mini vacation-collectible Poolio cup included," said Michelle Chin, chief marketing officer at Applebee's, in a statement.
Adding to the summer pool party vibes, Poolio with Don Julio margaritas are served in a special Don Julio-branded cup that guests can keep and take home after their meal.
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The New Poolio With Don Julio Flavors
Available now while supplies last and ready to be your next pregame celebration, Applebee's Poolio with Don Julio lineup takes your favorite tropical flavors and combines them with summer pool party vibes unlike any other cocktail. At $14 a pop, guests can expect to find the following options available to order:
- Sunny Sipper Margarita: Plunge into the blue abyss of Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Malibu Coconut Rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice and lime.
- Belly Floppin' Melon Margarita: Dive into this Watermelon 'Rita made with Don Julio Reposado Tequila, Smirnoff Vodka, triple sec and lime.
If your mouth is already watering like ours is, you should run, not walk, to your local Applebee's to experience the Poolio party for yourself. While you're there, why not try the $16 All You Can Eat promotion as well, featuring an endless rotation of three proteins, boneless wings, riblets and double crunch shrimp, all served with classic fries to round things out.
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This story was originally published May 13, 2026 at 8:32 AM.